AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCourtroom Jurisdiction Clash: Samoa’s District Court is set to rule this week on whether it can hear a social media defamation case, after Australian/NZ influencer hosts asked to quash the charges, arguing the court lacks jurisdiction. Health & Travel Watch: In the US, dengue cases tied to travel surged—CDC data shows a sharp jump in 2024 and a fresh travel notice for multiple countries. Climate on Kids: A new Samoa study is measuring heat and humidity in classrooms to see how extreme conditions affect children’s learning and wellbeing. Health Workforce Exchange: Samoa and New Zealand launched the first cohort of a long-term placements programme, with NZ health professionals in Samoa and reciprocal nurse placements planned. Safety Reminder: The death of an EPC worker is being used as a stark call for stronger workplace health and safety. Sports & Community: Lawn bowls and business-house touch rugby both keep momentum, even with rain and busy schedules.
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![NEW YEAR’S ADDRESS BY THE PRIME MINISTER OF THE INDEPENDENT STATE OF SAMOA, THE HON. LA’AULIALEMALIETOA LEUATEA POLĀTA’IVAO FOSI SCHMIDT. [Thursday, 1 January 2026]](/images/pressrelease-small.png)
